Watching oil jump every time the Middle East flares up should be a reminder that "green transition" slogans don't keep trucks moving or groceries cheap. We spent years lecturing our own producers, killing pipelines, tightening leases, then acting shocked when inflation gets another kick from overseas chaos. Energy security isn't some old talking point, it's basic adult policy. Drill here, refine here, and stop pretending America gets cleaner by buying the same barrel from people who hate us.